Arkansas' unemployment rate rises slightly

By Kyle Kellams,

Casey Mann

Published April 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM CDT

Arkansas’ unemployment rate has risen slightly. According to the Arkansas Department of Commerce, the March rate was 3.7%, a tenth of a percentage point higher than February. Arkansas’ rate is still lower than the national average of 4.2%.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Casey Mann

Casey Mann is a freshman studying journalism and political science at the University of Arkansas. Casey is currently KUAF's Digital Content Intern.

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